Finance Systems Engineer - Anaplan (Open to remote across ANZ)

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

Hey gday mabuhay kia ora hallo vtejte!

Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and youre probably keen to find out whats on offer so well get straight to the point. 

Where and how you can work

This role is based onsite at our flagship campus in Sydney.

What youd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working on when you start but this will likely evolve.

About the IT Group & Team: 

The Information Technology (IT) Supergroups vision is to maximise the potential of every Canvanaut through world class technology & service. We realise our vision through our mission pillars to evolve business operations accelerate productivity and future proof our foundations which serve as the basis for the IT strategies we execute upon.

As part of the Business Platforms Group that sits within the IT Supergroup the Finance & Legal Systems team supports the evaluation implementation administration and ongoing innovation of the technology stack across the Finance and Legal domains.

Our team is solving some of Canvas biggest challenges by automating and improving the quality of our Finance and Legal processes to allow our employees to do their best work at a place they love. We strive to be integrated with the Finance strategy so we can realise our vision of being the best company in the world.

About the role: 

This role is ideal for someone who is technically curious and passionate about solving problems using financial systems especially Anaplan. As a Finance Systems Engineer of Anaplan youll support the development enhancement and maintenance of financial models that help Canva scale its planning and forecasting capabilities. Youll work closely with senior engineers and Finance stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective Anaplan solutions that are accurate reliable and scalable.

Youll also gain handson experience in areas such as data integration user access management and model documentationwhile learning best practices in model governance and systems design. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to deepen their skills in a highimpact fastpaced environment and grow into a more strategic technical contributor over time.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the design maintenance and enhancement of Anaplan models to enable accurate and scalable financial planning.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and FP&A teams to understand business requirements and translate them into model updates.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving model issues ensuring data accuracy and model performance.
• Help manage data integration workflows working with stakeholders to support reliable connections between Anaplan and other systems (e.g. ERP data warehouse BI tools).
• Participate in user access management and help implement security best practices in line with IT policies.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of model documentation including model diagrams and design notes.
• Learn and apply best practices in Anaplan governance performance optimisation and model scalability.
• Partner with IT and Finance teams to support ongoing projects feature rollouts and improvements aligned with team goals.

Required Experience:

• 3 years of experience in Anaplan model building or supporting financial systems ideally with handson involvement in enhancements maintenance and stakeholder collaboration.
• Anaplan Level 3 Model Builder certification with a commitment to further upskilling.
• Solid understanding of FP&A processes including budgeting forecasting and financial planning.
• Experience working with crossfunctional teams with the ability to translate business needs into clear technical solutions.
• Familiarity with data integrations and exposure to systems such as ERPs data warehouses or BI tools.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage in technical discussions and contribute to collaborative problemsolving.
• A thoughtful and detailoriented approach to documentation testing and system reliability.

Whats in it for you

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard and we do but youll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Heres a taste of whats on offer:

• Equity packages we want our success to be yours too
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup & more
• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and supports you personally

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Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Please note that interviews are predominantly conducted virtually. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime